New crash test rules described as the ‘biggest change in a decade’ will see big vehicles – especially SUVs – have safety ratings downgraded if they cause significant damage to smaller cars in accidents, it has been revealed today. A new set of measures have been announced by testing body Euro NCAP and will be … Read more
New cars built in Europe are likely to become £1,500 more expensive on average for UK customers next year due to 10% post-Brexit import tariffs Department for International Trade today announced its post-Brexit tariff regime The UK is set to default to World Trade Organisation terms on 1 January 2021 This means European-built cars imported … Read more
The next stage has been reached in the coronavirus lockdown, and the Government has advised people to return to work if they can, but also to avoid public transport where possible to enable social distancing to continue. It means many commuters who ordinarily use a bus or train to get to work may be considering … Read more
The emoji quiz is back! Latest challenge tests your knowledge of cars – and it’s sure to get your mind racing! Ultimate car quiz consists of 16 emojis and will test the brains of all motor-heads Can you tell which car manufacturers the emojis represent? It’s the latest in in a long line of quizzes … Read more
A combination of safety requirements and styling have resulted in the windows of cars shrinking and the door pillars becoming chunkier – a recipe that doesn’t bode well for driving visibility. And there are some models on sale in showrooms today that are far worse than others, according to test by Which?. More than two … Read more
Thousands of new cars sit at Tilbury docks waiting to be sent to showrooms after sales plunged by 97% during coronavirus lockdown New cars are pictured lined up at Tilbury docks in Essex amid slump in demand Thousands of the new cars (which are Britain’s biggest export) are seen in rows Experts fear British car … Read more
Thousands of new cars sit at Tilbury docks waiting to be sent to showrooms after sales plunged by 97% during coronavirus lockdown New cars are pictured lined up at Tilbury docks in Essex amid slump in demand Thousands of the new cars (which are Britain’s biggest export) are seen in rows Experts fear British car … Read more
As the Government urges people to drive to work rather than use public transport in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, savvy commuters can get their hands on second-hand motors for less than the price of a rail season ticket. Travelling by train isn’t cheap, with the cost of a season ticket into London from … Read more
Cars with touchscreen displays are a major distraction to drivers, according to new study that shows people using alcohol or marijuana are more responsive to changing traffic A new study found touchscreens dramatically slow driver response time People who use touchscreens or voice controls are slower to react to changing traffic than people driving at … Read more
Drivers of automatic cars pay nearly £100 a year more on average for their insurance than owners of models with manual gearboxes, research shows. The typical cost of a yearly insurance premium for a motor with a manual transmission is £466 compared to £560 for automatic cars, according to data from MoneySupermarket – or a … Read more